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What Williams learned from Kubica's test

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Robert Kubica was the centre of attention at the final test of the 2017 F1 season, and all eyes will be on Williams over the next few weeks as it decides if the Pole can make a remarkable comeback next year

Robert Kubica was one of the best of his generation, a potential Formula 1 world champion, whose hopes of realising that expectation appeared scuppered when he suffered life-threatening injuries in a rally accident.

Even he thought a return was "nearly impossible". But he has kept that dream alive, and now, after testing F1 machinery this year, a return to the grid with Williams is within his grasp.

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